Wild Florida - a series from WPBT Channel 2

Explore the world of alligators even further with these multimedia downloads and links to interactive content.

VIDEOS: MYTH OR FACT?
Lindsey Hord, a biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sheds light on many of the myths that make alligators a source of fear and wonderment.

If a gator chases you on land, you should run in a zig-zagged pattern.	If a gator’s jaw is clamped down on you, punch it in the nose to escape.
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A gator’s brain is the size of a pea.	Gators live in New York City sewers.
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ALLIGATOR SOUNDS
Listen to various sounds ranging from threat calls to mating bellows, and even hatchling calls, by following the link below.
(Files are provided in WAV format)

Florida Museum of Natural History

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ADDITIONAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Florida Department of Environmental Protection – Division of Recreation and Parks VISIT FLORIDA Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services - Division of Forestry